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Doctors End Strike After Pay Deal
29 Jun
Summary
- Resident doctors accepted a government offer to improve pay and conditions.
- The deal ends years of strike action by doctors in England.
- The package includes a pay uplift and more training places.
Resident doctors in England have accepted a new offer regarding pay and working conditions, marking the end of prolonged strike action. The Department of Health and Social Care confirmed the acceptance of the deal by the doctors.
The British Medical Association had previously called off a strike to allow its members to consider the proposed terms. This agreement signifies a resolution to ongoing disputes over doctor remuneration and workplace standards.
The comprehensive package features the implementation of standard 2016 resident doctor contract terms for all locally employed medics. It also includes an average pay uplift of 6.6%, scheduled for full implementation by April 2027.
Furthermore, the offer encompasses the creation of 4,500 additional specialty training places. These new opportunities are planned to be introduced over a three-year period, aiming to bolster the medical workforce and career progression pathways.
